The Surface Laptop Ultra Is Here: Microsoft and Nvidia Built a Premium Computer for the AI Age
With Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip and platform, Microsoft’s newest laptop is ready to compete with AI heavyweights.
Excerpt · CNET12 publications · 24 reports
Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark chip
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Microsoft has officially announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-end device powered by Nvidia's new RTX Spark platform and Arm-based chip technology. The laptop starts at $2,599 and is scheduled to begin shipping on October 16, with pre-orders currently open. [8][10]
Executives from Nvidia and Microsoft stated that the new hardware line marks the beginning of the agentic PC era. Alongside the consumer-focused laptop, Microsoft also launched the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, aiming both systems at professionals and developers. [1][4]
What changed
What remains uncertain
- A potential typo appeared on a presentation slide regarding the port count on the new hardware, where the product range was referred to as "Surace." [3]
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Surface Laptop Ultra hands-on: A beautiful beast powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark
Yes, it's just a premium laptop. But it sure looks pretty.
Excerpt · Engadget4 more reports from Engadget
Source [14]
Here's everything we know about Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft is finally sharing details about its first builder-class PC.
Excerpt · EngadgetSource [15]
Everything announced at Microsoft's Windows and Surface event
The company highlighted agentic AI features for Windows as well as the Surface Laptop Ultra.
Excerpt · EngadgetSource [20]
Microsoft Windows and Surface event 2026: Live updates on the Surface Laptop Ultra and NVIDIA RTX Spark
More details on the Surface Laptop Ultra and NVIDIA RTX Spark are coming, but what else?
Excerpt · EngadgetSource [21]
How to watch the Microsoft Windows and Surface event
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang join Windows and Devices chief Pavan Davuluri at the company's San Francisco event today.
Excerpt · Engadget
HP RTX Spark Laptop Prices Leak at $2,999.99 With 128GB Unified-Memory Options
HP’s first RTX Spark notebooks may begin at $2,999.99, according to product information that briefly appeared on the manufacturer’s website. The listings covered the 14-inch HP OmniBook X and 16-inch OmniBook Ultra, two systems introduced during IFA 2026 but not yet given official retail prices.
Excerpt · Guru3D1 more report from Guru3D
Source [24]
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Leak Details RTX Spark Models
Microsoft may introduce two RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra configurations at an October 7 event in San Francisco, according to a report by Windows Central.
Excerpt · Guru3D
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra debuts with RTX Spark, 128 GB unified memory and $2,599 starting price
Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch flagship powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X platform. It starts at $2,599 and offers up to 128 GB of unified memory and Microsoft's magnetic USB-C charging port.
Excerpt · Notebookcheck
Microsoft Launches Surface Laptop Ultra, Surface RTX Spark Dev Box
Microsoft today launched its first two NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered systems, the Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev box. Aimed at developers and other professionals, the high-end systems offer a fresh face to NVIDIA and Microsoft's Arm ecosystem efforts
Excerpt · ServeTheHome
Nvidia and Microsoft say the "agentic PC" era starts with the Surface Laptop Ultra
At yesterday's big Microsoft-Nvidia launch event, Huang stated, with Nadella's strong endorsement, that the new Surface Laptop Ultra, along with all the new Windows-based PCs running Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, heralds the reinvention of the PC, marking the dawn of the agentic PC era.
Excerpt · TechSpot2 more reports from TechSpot
Source [6]
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,600, running Nvidia's RTX Spark chip
Pre-orders are now open for the Surface Laptop Ultra and other laptops built on the same Arm-based SoC, which marks Nvidia's entry into the PC CPU market. Microsoft's model starts at $2,600 with 24GB of unified memory.
Excerpt · TechSpotSource [22]
Microsoft's Windows and Surface event starts at 1 pm ET, watch it live for more on RTX Spark
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Windows and Devices boss Pavan Davuluri, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will all be attending the event. Microsoft's latest teaser includes images of the Surface Laptop Ultra, and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box could also make an appearance.
Excerpt · TechSpot
Microsoft unveils 'Surace' Laptop Ultra
Microsoft launched some new devices last night, complete with several new Copilot+ PCs powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark system-on-chip, but the big news appears to be a rebrand of the Surface range as "Surace." The typo (we assume) appeared on a slide about the number of ports on Microsoft's expensive hardware.
Excerpt · The Register
Everything announced at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra event
Microsoft just wrapped up a big Windows and Surface-focused keynote in San Francisco. The biggest announcement was arguably the release details about the Surface Laptop Ultra, its new laptop that’s powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark Arm-based chip. The machine will start at $2,599 for a configuration with an 8-core CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB…
Excerpt · The Verge3 more reports from The Verge
Source [13]
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra has built-in magnetic USB-C charging
Microsoft has created a magnetic charging solution for its Surface Laptop Ultra that uses USB-C. After scrapping its proprietary Surface Connect magnetic charging on its smaller Surface devices last year, the Surface Laptop Ultra has a charging cable that attaches magnetically to the right side USB-C port. During Microsoft's Windows event on Wednesday, Windows and…
Excerpt · The VergeSource [16]
Windows and Surface live blog: On the ground at Microsoft’s event
We're in San Francisco today to hear what's next for Windows and Surface. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri will all be holding a "conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the PC." Microsoft and Nvidia have been working together on the…
Excerpt · The VergeSource [19]
Windows and Surface event: how to watch and what to expect
Microsoft is heading to San Francisco this morning to reveal what's coming next for Windows and Surface and a "conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the PC." That conversation will include Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri. I'm expecting to hear…
Excerpt · The Verge
Microsoft Surface Ultra announced with Nvidia RTX Spark for $2,599 — and it's going right after the MacBook Pro
Microsoft teamed up with Nvidia to develop the RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra that has the MacBook Pro squarely in its crosshairs.
Excerpt · Tom’s Guide1 more report from Tom’s Guide
Source [18]
Microsoft Surface RTX Spark event RECAP — all the big Surface Laptop Ultra news and more
Microsoft's big Surface RTX Spark event is here, and we're due a few surprises! Follow along with us live.
Excerpt · Tom’s Guide
Microsoft and Nvidia launch Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is now available for pre-order. The company revealed some new Windows 11 features, a new magnetic USB Type-C port, and that the system will work with "hundreds" of video games.
Excerpt · Tom’s Hardware
Microsoft’s MacBook Pro rival is officially real – here are all the details
Microsoft has officially unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra, with Nvidia's new RTX Spark Superchip and up to 128GB of unified memory.
Excerpt · Trusted Reviews
Microsoft Announces RTX Spark-Powered Surface Laptop Ultra, Starting At $2,599 And Shipping On October 16
Microsoft has unveiled the pricing for the RTX Spark-based Surface laptops and the shipping date. Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark Starts at $2,599, Undercutting HP's RTX Spark Laptops Microsoft has officially opened pre-orders for the Surface Laptop Ultra, its first laptop powered by the newly launched NVIDIA RTX Spark platform. The machine is priced at a starting price of $2,599 and will begin shipping on October 16.
Excerpt · Wccftech1 more report from Wccftech
Source [23]
Microsoft’s RTX Spark-Powered Surface Laptop Ultra Price For The Base Configuration Featuring An 18-Core CPU & 24GB Unified RAM Won’t Be For The Faint-Hearted
A new product launch is expected to happen a few hours from now, with Microsoft likely lining up its Surface Laptop Ultra, the company’s first premium notebook to ship with NVIDIA’s RTX Spark. The advantage of this chipset is that it won’t be bound by VRAM limitations, and it’ll cater to several use cases, including being able to run larger AI models.
Excerpt · Wccftech